Overview:

Paddle Board Highlights

Who is it for?

If you’re looking for an very stable, non-inflatable, all-around board to paddle short distances and in the low price point of under $500, then the Flow from Pelican is worth looking at. This stand up paddle (SUP) board comes in the extremely durable RAM-X™ construction and has both positives and negatives. The board comes in three different sizes, all of which are incredibly stable. Its construction is highly durable, however, the board is very heavy and very difficult to carry. Its shape makes the Flow an all-around board that can be used by anyone and is designed primarily for recreation. Its construction and shape combined best fit this board for short distance paddling, around the beach and dock. Starting at $299, the board is among the most affordable ones you can find.

First Impressions

On first impressions, the graphics and color take a simplistic approach, the shape design is average and the construction strikes as incredibly durable. The Flow has almost no colors and graphics, only the bottom of the board and deck pad show pops of color giving the board a very clean and simple look. The shape design is commonplace for boards in these categories, offering features tailored primarily for recreation. And the construction appears very tough as something that can survive heavy use and won’t break easily. This paddle board is very difficult to carry which is no surprise since it weighs 41.3 lbs and the glide feels slow and heavy which is also no surprise since lightweight constructions and speed-centric designs are not at all a focus. The board has 4 extra handles in addition to the center one on the deck on both rails and on the tail and nose. It also has a flex fin which works great when paddling in shallow areas like the river or over a reef and there’s no fear that the fin will pop out or chip off. And once you put it all together, the Flow is a very stable, very tough board that anyone who can walk can easily stand on it and paddle away.

Benefits

Primary Use

All-Around Use

Paddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines

Durability

Very Strong

Durability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.

Carrying

Very Difficult

Carrying ease is determined by board weight and handle type, where a board weighing under 20lbs with a Liftsup handle is extremely easy to carry while a 35+lbs board quite difficult.

Stability

Very Stable

Stability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.

Glide

Very Slow

Glide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side.

Sizes Available

Previous Versions

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